Camp Dream, Inc.

What Camp Dream, Inc. does

Camp Dream Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) Georgia nonprofit (EIN 58-1444915) that has operated since 1982 and delivered recreational camp programming since 1996. The organization provides traditional overnight summer camp and day-long Camp Out events for children and young adults ages 3 to 72+ with moderate to severe physical and developmental disabilities, serving over 1,000 individuals annually. Programs are anchored at the 536-acre Calvin Center in Hampton, GA, which accommodates approximately 50 campers per session in bunk-style cabins, with a second Summer Camp session added in 2026.

The product surface is human-delivered recreation, not software. Core offerings include the Summer Camp Program (4-day overnight at a suggested $800 per camper, with the Foundation subsidizing over 75% of program fees), the Camp Out day-event series hosted at partner sites across Georgia (Pegasus Riding Academy, Autism Hope Ranch, Warrior Outreach Ranch), and an activities catalog spanning swimming, boating, horseback riding, water slides, train rides, arts and crafts, sports, and social events, supported by on-site medical staff. The technology stack is intentionally minimal: a Squarespace-hosted website integrated with DonorPerfect for online donation processing, plus email newsletter capture and corporate giving platforms (Amazon Smiles, Kroger Community Rewards). There are no proprietary software products, mobile applications, or developer-facing APIs.

The business model is donation-dependent. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, but inputs include individual donations (suggested $40/month recurring), annual fundraising events (Dream Gala launched 2023, Soaps in the South celebrity meet-and-greets, Music to Dream By concerts), the exclusive charity partnership with the HOTLANTA Half Marathon (100% of sponsorship dollars retained), corporate sponsorships, passive retail giving programs, and foundation and state consumer agency grants. The 100% volunteer operating model means 100% of donated funds are directed to camper programs, but it also creates a structural counselor-supply bottleneck, as evidenced by the closure of 2026 camper registration due to insufficient approved counselors.

Name

Camp Dream, Inc.

Legal name

Camp Dream Foundation

Website

https://campdreamga.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Camp Dream Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Georgia nonprofit that provides overnight summer camp and Camp Out day programs for children and young adults with moderate to severe disabilities in Georgia, operating with a 100% volunteer, 1:1 camper-to-counselor model since 1996.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Needs Recreational Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Special needs recreation
• Disability summer camps
• Accessible youth programs
• Nonprofit camp services
• Respite care programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute to support campers with disabilities. The organization suggests $40/month recurring donations. 100% of funds raised go directly to providing recreational activities for campers.
2. Fundraising Events: Annual events including Dream Gala, Soaps in the South (celebrity meet-and-greet events), Music to Dream By concerts, and HOTLANTA Half Marathon charity partnership. These events generate significant revenue for camp programs.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Amazon Smiles program, Kroger Community Rewards, and corporate sponsorships for events. Organizations can sponsorHOTLANTA Half Marathon and Dream Gala.
4. Foundation and Agency Grants: Private foundation grants and funding from state consumer agencies support operations. The Camp Dream Foundation currently contributes to over 75% of Summer Camp program fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Camp Dream, Inc. operates residential and one-day recreational camp programs for children and young adults with physical and developmental disabilities. Programs include the Summer Camp Program and the Camp Out Program, held primarily at the Calvin Center in Hampton, Georgia, and staffed by counselors, volunteers, and medical personnel. Activities encompass swimming, fishing, boating, arts and crafts, sports, and evening social programs designed for participants who require adaptive support.

Product overview

Camp Dream offers a traditional overnight summer camp experience for children and young adults with moderate to severe disabilities. The core offerings include the Summer Camp Program (held at the Calvin Center in Hampton, GA) and the Camp Out Program (day events at various Georgia locations). The organization operates on a 100% volunteer basis with a unique 1:1 camper-to-counselor ratio, providing recreational and social experiences designed for all ability levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Camp Program Multi-day residential summer camp for children and young adults with physical and developmental disabilities, offering swimming, fishing, boating, arts and crafts, sports, and evening programs staffed by counselors, volunteers, and medical personnel.
• Camp Out Program One-day accessible camp experience for children and young adults with disabilities, providing adapted recreational activities and social engagement at no cost to participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 children and young adults served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Amazon SmilescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Smiles program allows Amazon customers to select Camp Dream as their charity of choice. Amazon donates 0.5% of qualifying purchases to the organization at no cost to the donor.
• Kroger Community RewardscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger Plus rewards members can link their account to support Camp Dream using NPO number UT725. A percentage of qualifying purchases is donated to the organization.
• HOTLANTA Half MarathonflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCamp Dream is the exclusive charity partner for the HOTLANTA Half Marathon, Relay & 5K. The organization receives 100% of all sponsorship dollars raised through the event and participates as the exclusive charity party.
• GuideStarminorOthersGuideStar is a nonprofit information aggregator that provides data transparency verification. Camp Dream has earned the GuideStar Seal of Transparency.
• Pegasus Riding AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPegasus Riding Academy in Savannah hosts Camp Out events including horse petting, rides, activities, games, and water slides for children and adults with disabilities. Events are free for participants.
• Autism Hope CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutism Hope Center partners with Camp Dream for community events including Horses and Hula Hoops Camp Out events and transition fairs. They co-host free family fun days for children and adults with disabilities.
• Warrior Outreach RanchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWarrior Outreach Ranch in Fortson, GA hosts Camp Out events featuring horse activities, water slides, and games for individuals with disabilities and their families.
• 42 West Entertainment GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for Dream Gala events. Provides entertainment space for annual fundraising gala benefiting Camp Dream programs.
• Georgia TechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Dream participates in Georgia Tech events including the GATE Seminar (Georgia Assistive Technology in Education) and hosts the Annual SB Walk-N-Roll at Georgia Tech Klaus Advanced Computing Building.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Victory Junction: A year-round camp founded by Kyle Petty for children with chronic medical conditions and disabilities. Comparable in serving medically complex pediatric populations with tailored recreational programming and high staff ratios.
• Hole in the Wall Gang Camp: Founded by Paul Newman, this is a residential summer camp serving children with serious illnesses and disabilities, operating with high counselor-to-camper ratios. Directly comparable mission and operational model to Camp Dream's overnight camp for children with disabilities.
• Camp Courageous of Iowa: A year-round residential camp serving individuals with disabilities of all ages, dependent on volunteers and donations. Highly comparable operating model — overnight lodging, adaptive activities, volunteer-intensive staffing, and similar geographic concentration.
• Roundup River Ranch: A Colorado-based SeriousFun Children's Network camp providing free camp experiences for children with serious illnesses. Comparable overnight camp model, free/subsidized pricing, and donor-supported operating structure.
• Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times: A sleep-away camp serving children with cancer and their families with adaptive programming and high counselor ratios. Directly comparable overnight camp model serving medically complex children.
• Double H Ranch: A residential camp in upstate New York serving children with life-threatening illnesses, operating year-round with high camper-to-staff ratios. Comparable overnight adaptive camp model with similar funding mix of donations, events, and grants.
• Camp Boggy Creek: A SeriousFun Children's Network member camp offering residential summer programming for children with serious illnesses. Directly comparable overnight camp model, disability focus, and volunteer-driven staffing approach.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: Large national disability services organization that operates inclusive camps and recreational programs for people with disabilities across many states. Broader in scope than Camp Dream but overlapping in adaptive camp programming.
• Special Olympics: Global organization providing year-round sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. While primarily sports rather than overnight camp, it serves an overlapping population with similar donor/event-driven funding model.
• Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA Summer Camp): National nonprofit that runs MDA Summer Camp programs for children with neuromuscular diseases, serving a narrower disability subset but with the same free, volunteer-driven, high-ratio overnight camp model. A larger incumbent with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/campdream
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-dream-foundation

Compliance1 record

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M&A

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